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Keilani
OriginHawaiian
Meaning"heaven, sky, glorious chief"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#727
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Keilani
Keilani is among the fastest rising girls' names in some US states, a once-unusual name perhaps popularized by its similarity to both Leilani and Kayla. Its rhythmic appeal cannot be denied.
Keilani is also given to boys.
Pronounced kay-LAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Keilani ranked #727 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #633 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,680 | 126 | 70.5 |
| 2015 | #1,548 | 143 | 80.1 |
| 2016 | #1,391 | 168 | 94.8 |
| 2017 | #1,253 | 189 | 109.5 |
| 2018 | #996 | 263 | 154.6 |
| 2019 | #855 | 313 | 186.5 |
| 2020 | #758 | 360 | 222.7 |
| 2021 | #697 | 414 | 252.3 |
| 2022 | #633 | 465 | 283.5 |
| 2023 | #640 | 457 | 284.8 |
| 2024 | #751 | 374 | 230.8 |
| 2025 | #727 | 383 | 238.3 |
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Keilani for girls
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- Keilani Moeaki UngaGirl
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- Keilani Bautista (b. 1990)Girl
daughter of pro wrestler Dave Bautista
Keilani in pop culture
- KeilaniGirl
character in an episode of "Hawaii Five,O"
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